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G17 GLJ

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

204,099 mi
Last recorded204,099 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 GLJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 204,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 204,088 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected By Nearside Fog Light (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inside Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

TPMS Light On Dash

Tyre obviously under inflated All Tyres Under Inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 190,298 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 190,298 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 190,298 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Wipers not checked, (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component insecure Tension bar side to centre, (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Nearside Front wear Indicator Also damaged, (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light on display (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative Warning Light on display. (5.2.3 (h))

Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing 1 Missing on Both REARS and OFFSIDE FRONT, (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides protective cover mounting rotted away (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 182,228 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 165,377 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 112,075 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 96,489 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 91,123 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 63,717 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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G17 GLJ is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2012 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 68,870 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G17 GLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G17 GLJ registered?

G17 GLJ is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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